57701 ZIP Code — Rapid City, SD

Pennington County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57701 is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, within Pennington County. It covers approximately 52.22 square miles and serves a population of 45,046 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57701

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $52,255. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 57701 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

45,046

population

52.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rapid City	Acceptable
Rapid City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57703 Rapid City (8.5 mi) 57769 Piedmont (9.3 mi) 57719 Box Elder (9.9 mi) 57718 Black Hawk (10 mi) 57702 Rapid City (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	45,046
Population density	863 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	52.22 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	44.1188
Longitude	-103.1879
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	605

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	42.3%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	33.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	19.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	5.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

45,046

Population

863

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$52,255

Median household income

$32,975

Per capita income

$206,700

Median home value

$914

Median monthly rent

58.2%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

12,451

Housing units

27.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,466

Under 5

1,452

1,177

5–9

1,167

1,444

10–14

1,432

1,480

15–19

1,466

1,626

20–24

1,611

3,442

25–34

3,411

2,762

35–44

2,737

2,294

45–54

2,274

1,289

55–59

1,278

1,549

60–64

1,535

2,470

65–74

2,447

1,070

75–84

1,060

556

85+

551

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,862	21.9%
18 and over	35,184	78.1%
65 and over	8,154	18.1%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 12.1%

Two or more races 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 1.8%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	33,780	73.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5,582	12.1%
Two or more races	4,256	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	926	2%
Black or African American	813	1.8%
Asian	392	0.9%
Other race	217	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	42.3%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	33.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	19.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	5.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$52,255

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 29.8%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,700
Median rent / month	$914
Owner occupied	58.2%
Renter occupied	41.8%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	53.1%
Large apartment buildings	12.8%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.8%
Electricity	33.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,507	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,499	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	4,166	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	6,312	34.1%
Households with children under 18	4,313	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,796	31.4%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	31.4%
Married	38.4%	37.7%
Separated	1.2%	1.7%
Widowed	3.1%	11.1%
Divorced	14.5%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	481	4.9%
Kindergarten	481	4.9%
Elementary school	4,291	43.4%
High school	1,957	19.8%
College / grad school	2,680	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 14.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Construction 10.2%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Professional & management 7.4%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 4.2%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 37.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.3%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4,001	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	42,128	93.5%
Spanish	453	1.1%
Other Indo-European	128	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.1%
Other languages	154	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	44,301	98.3%
Born in same state	43,852	97.3%
Born in different state	25,474	56.6%
Foreign born	449	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	745	1.7%
Not a US citizen	349	46.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,017	11.1%
French	3,687	8.2%
Polish	3,298	7.3%
Arab	1,840	4.1%
English	741	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	681	1.5%
German	205	0.5%
Norwegian	182	0.4%
Irish	69	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	92.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57701

What city is ZIP code 57701 in?

ZIP code 57701 is primarily assigned to Rapid City, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57701 in?

ZIP code 57701 falls within Pennington County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57701?

19% of residents in ZIP code 57701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57701 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 57701 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 57701?

ZIP code 57701 has an estimated population of 45,046 residents, with a density of 863 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57701?

The median household income in ZIP code 57701 is $52,255, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57701 in?

ZIP code 57701 observes the MST timezone.